HB63 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Legislature, elections, vacancy in office of senator or representative, Governor to fill vacancy if it occurs after the last day of third regular session in any quadrennium, Sec. 17-15-1 am'd.
Description
Existing law provides the procedure for the scheduling of a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of senator or representative in the Legislature
This bill would provide that the Governor shall call a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of senator or representative in the Legislature if the vacancy occurs prior to the last day of the third regular session in any quadrennium of the Legislature
To amend Section 17-15-1, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to special elections; to provide that the Governor shall fill a vacancy in the office of senator or representative in the Legislature if the vacancy occurs prior to the last day of the third regular session in any quadrennium of the Legislature.
Subjects
Legislature
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 11, 2015 | Room #123 at 09:00 | House CC&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB63 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |